Human Resource Management

In-Basket Exercises for School Administrators

Jerry R. Baker, Madeleine S. Doran

• Publisher: R&L Education
• Year: 2002
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781461649410
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education Administration

Research has shown that adult learners prefer a problem solving approach to learning rather than subject centered. This text provides a non-traditional approach to teaching and learning the basics of human resource management through a series of 120 'in-basket' exercises and guided questions. The in-basket exercises focus on real-life problems and issues that confront school administrators on a daily basis. As a result, it scores very high in student interest and satisfaction. A brief history of assessment centers and a synopsis of recognized adult learning theories are also included. Covering 12 HR categories, the exercises are devoted to: recruitment; legal/policy; selection/credentials; collective bargaining; data analysis/budgeting; investigations; employee relations/public relations/counseling; evaluation; contract administration; discipline; planning/problem solving; and grievance(s)/arbitration.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Using This Publication
• Chapter 3: The Setting
• Chapter 4: In-Basket Exercises
• Bibliography
• Appendix A: Selected Contract Language from the Agreement between the Board of Education of the Melita Public Schools and the Melita Education Association
• Appendix B: Selected Contract Language from the Agreement between the Board of Education of the Melita Public Schools and the Melita Support Staff Association
• Subject Index
• About the Authors